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Kadeed

قديد/kah-DEED/
Kadeed
About this dish

Sun-dried, salted strips of beef or lamb, traditionally rehydrated and cooked into stews.

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Ingredients
🥩1kg beef or lamb, sliced thin
🧂3 tbsp salt
🌿1 tsp turmeric
Method
Serves 4
1
Rub the meat slices generously with salt and turmeric.
2
Hang or lay the strips to dry in a well-ventilated, sunny spot for several days.
3
Once fully dried, store the meat in a cool, dry place.
4
To use, soak briefly and fry or add to soups and stews.
5
Cook until rehydrated and tender.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Kadeed is a traditional Yemeni preserved meat, historically dried in the sun for long-term storage.

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